Chris Maltby at Moelfre Hall in Oswestry, United Kingdom - photo by TurnipTowers

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CouncillorCox (Sep 15, 2012 at 9:30)

If this doesn't get POD then there's something wrong with the world! Stunning shot Mr Turnip!!

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jbike101 (Sep 16, 2012 at 15:29)

POY...

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VTwintips (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:00)

most likely ^^^ It's like the chairlift COMBINED with the epic shot that won.

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DAOXV9 (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:00)

This is going to Turnip to be POY Wink

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Bullitproof (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:05) (Below Threshold) show comment

its photoshopped guys...

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bighucker503 (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:06)

It looks like he is coming uphill towards the camera, great shot!

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VTwintips (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:08)

awwww you fucker!!!! you should not have told anybody. Now my year is ruined.

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ridenz (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

@Bullitproof, are you serious? Of course it has been edited, PODs wouldn't even be close to the standard they are if they weren't nearly all photoshopped.

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Bullitproof (Sep 17, 2012 at 8:14)

and neg props for calling something out.. cool

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suspended-productions (Sep 17, 2012 at 8:36)

@Bullitproof Who cares if it was shopped a little.. Its still SO SICK!

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bikounet (Sep 17, 2012 at 10:45)

Duuuuuude this shot is awesome!!!

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rich-and-famous-media (Sep 17, 2012 at 12:12)

gotta love the account name

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krackerjack (Sep 17, 2012 at 14:52)

^ahahahahahaha

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BLIPDH (Sep 17, 2012 at 15:24)

pinkbike has an awesome new POD aaaaannnddddd its my desktop

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EricThiessen (Sep 17, 2012 at 15:53)

Bullitproof has obviously spent to much times indoors :/

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cheezey-its (Sep 17, 2012 at 15:54)

uphill jumping?

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jordancole (Sep 17, 2012 at 17:00)

Just saying, photo shop is a photo editor. Just because it's been through photoshop doesn't mean they've put something in/removed something from the image. It might just mean they've played with contrast, brightness, etc.

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Bullitproof (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:17) (Below Threshold) show comment

i know i am just gunna get neg props again, but as the post below states clearly, i could take like two awesome whotos, then shop them together.. and get pod... every time...

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joebunn (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:32)

Ok, do it now, post the next POD.

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BikeNERD007 (Sep 17, 2012 at 20:33)

You guys are stupid he could be 3'in off a jump a duuur!

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ridenz (Sep 21, 2012 at 3:40)

@Jordancole THANKYOU. Notice the PHOTO in PHOTOshop.

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general-lee (Sep 17, 2012 at 7:53)

Here's the background photo, identical photo and identical exif data to this one. Personally not a huge fan of this level of editing, but it has its place. At least the Turnip's upfront about it being more than just a standard edit.

www.pinkbike.com/photo/7269578

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TurnipTowers (Sep 17, 2012 at 8:59)

And here's the other part www.pinkbike.com/photo/7279462. Unfortunately, there were no riders on the hill when the first pic was taken Frown

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general-lee (Sep 17, 2012 at 9:07)

The end result of the 2 shots combined is still a great image.

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TurnipTowers (Sep 17, 2012 at 9:27)

Thanks. I've been looking at the original pic for a year wishing there was a rider in it, so when I got bored at the weekend I decided to add one to see how it looked.

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hillatoppa (Sep 17, 2012 at 11:27)

@general-lee
Agree totally. Don't care if it's edited, it's still legit, just look at BobBogdanWilliams.

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rory-hackett (Sep 17, 2012 at 12:56)

Would have looked way better if you shopped the rider in a bit smaller in my opinion.

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TurnipTowers (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:02)

I did try smaller but it didn't look right

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pigman65 (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:11)

Top picture regardless,i get a lot of misty views like this driving from Tatsfield (Kent) down to the M25.

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ScaryGerry (Sep 17, 2012 at 18:48)

Why do you have a Chinese Taipei Flag next to you name Lee? Wassup wit dat?

Oh, and cool montage...

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SeaJay (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:35)

anybody who is computer literate could be making pod's daily now, sweet

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general-lee (Sep 17, 2012 at 21:25)

@ScaryGerry - because I just moved to Taipei right after World Champs. Figured maybe some of the locals would notice and show me around.

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dbodoggle (Sep 18, 2012 at 19:55)

My first thought when I saw the thumbnail was "oh cool" but now I'm not the biggest fan.

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MeanMike (Sep 18, 2012 at 1:25)

For anyone neg propping the image then get real - it was a race I ran last year in October and there are heaps of images around and all similar. It was about 9am, prob first lift and an absolutely stunning morning.

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trueeast (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:46)

pretty cool how you combined the 2 pics that background mist shot is pretty unreal man must have been rad being there and capturing it...hats off

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andlad (Oct 10, 2012 at 12:53)

awsome picture man and best bit is its me! : )

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doubledeuce (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:46)

I RARELY add a POD to my favourites.... but this one definitely got added. Beauty of a shot!

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BonjahDHrider (Sep 17, 2012 at 8:37)

I know something about this topic, and I think that is Photoshop, but not sure

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Pininator (Sep 17, 2012 at 23:32)

I read the description next to the photo and somehow you are correct. I'm not as knowledgeable about the topic, though. Wink

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mcarswell (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:59)

XL that bad boy for an even more amazing view,great shot Camera

im digging the misty clouds.

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demery86 (Sep 17, 2012 at 7:42)

I was having a pretty stressful bad day, this has brought a smile to my face, I thank you

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Joeypalmer (Sep 17, 2012 at 19:52)

Just another downhill run to Mordor... Great pic, just tweeted it to share

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cooper-racing (Sep 17, 2012 at 11:08)

NICE WORK!! such a sweet pic so much depth and mood, heading up your way this week if you wanna head out n ride/shoot?

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tom-towers (Sep 15, 2012 at 8:34)

You attending this years English champs?

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TurnipTowers (Sep 15, 2012 at 8:37)

Yeah, let's hope they put the big jump back at the top. I'll get the jump shots and you can get they crazy landings again Smile

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tom-towers (Sep 15, 2012 at 8:39)

Im sure we could give marsden a bit of gentle persuasion to include it again haha

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gator35 (Oct 11, 2012 at 11:02)

Fucking ace picture, plus the riders a mate - truely great shot

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faceplantkid (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:26)

it looks like hes flying thats pretty cool

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DBomberMan (Sep 17, 2012 at 15:17)

Is this real life? Looks like a dream. A very good one.

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Chief-Chipmunk (Sep 17, 2012 at 16:35)

this sick shot makes me want to go shred in the fog...

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Mescalitto (Sep 17, 2012 at 11:02)

Nice work bud, love it. I see folk dont read the comments :p

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smoranc Plus (Sep 15, 2012 at 8:33)

Dude... my man Turnip... this has got to be POD. Cheers to you!!!
Beer

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smoranc Plus (Sep 17, 2012 at 12:52)

i knew it would become POD... Congratulations.

Beer

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stucon (Sep 17, 2012 at 7:55)

just look at that.... amazing shot...

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SweHedlund (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:22)

...Aaaand wallpaper set! Truly amazing photo. Smile

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BrunoMDiogo (Sep 17, 2012 at 14:39)

Nice Pod!!!!

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WellDone (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:29)

amazing!

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BIGD11 (Sep 15, 2012 at 21:01)

POD!!!!!!! i really like this shot!!!

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thenorthernsoldieruk (Sep 17, 2012 at 14:08)

Great shot, great track! Top quality

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largextracheese (Sep 17, 2012 at 22:35)

Nice!

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ManuelMTB (Sep 15, 2012 at 7:16)

Nice shot!

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CUZ-1 (Sep 17, 2012 at 8:51)

Top photo...

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betsie Plus (Sep 17, 2012 at 10:04)

OMG - Epic shot.

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KempeleenPoika (Sep 15, 2012 at 12:33)

Absolutely amazing photo. Props.

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WDCCUTS Plus (Sep 16, 2012 at 1:39)

Pod

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WDCCUTS Plus (Sep 17, 2012 at 0:01)

Hell of a shot glad it made to POD status

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supreme6 (Sep 17, 2012 at 12:42)

LOTR

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lenny1996 (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:07)

WTF perfect atmosphere

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Bikeordie1 (Sep 17, 2012 at 7:40)

Ranks at the top of all POD's ever IMO

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LowBudgetRolling (Sep 17, 2012 at 15:18)

Where's this trail end?

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CookiemonsterMan (Sep 17, 2012 at 18:18)

Amazing pic. Nuff said

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racefacesantacruz (Sep 17, 2012 at 13:23)

sick

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roryjg (Sep 22, 2012 at 11:07)

would you like a drink of water then

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